Lauren Conrad's 7 Essential Styling Tips

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Own a Mini

Thomas Whiteside

She may have quit The Hills and put her upscale Lauren Conrad Collection on hold, but the reality sweetheart is keeping busy with a best-selling novel, L.A. Candy, and a new label for Kohl's, LC Lauren Conrad. Eighteen chic and easy pieces start at only $20, making stocking up relatively painless.

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Use a Sweater As A Layering Piece

Thomas Whiteside

Although she says it was unintentional, the low-key line suits L.C.'s jet-setting lifestyle of late. "The sweaters are lightweight, soft and oversize-perfect for flying," she says. "I like to be comfortable when I travel, but I can't look gross in sweatpants." If the 23-year-old has learned anything from being trailed by cameras all day long, it's that someone's always watching.

"This sweater is a great layering piece-wear it with or without the belt." Sweater with belt, $60; kohls.com.